Bachelor of Science (Nanoscience and Materials) (BSc(NanoMat))
Bachelor of Science (Nanoscience and Materials) (BSc(NanoMat))
Program Code
BSC
Program Faculty
Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology
Academic Year
2016
These Program Rules should be read in conjunction with the University's policies (https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies).
Overview
Nanoscience is an emerging area of science which involves the study of materials on an ultra-small scale and the novel properties that these materials demonstrate. This program consists of core training in chemistry, with additional emphasis on examining and quantifying the relationship between chemistry and functional materials. The program will cover a wide range of contemporary nanoscience issues including the design of molecular devices with application in the food industry, human and animal health (e.g. drug delivery), communications and chemical industries. Students will develop an understanding of the design requirements for a range of advanced materials such as polymers, catalysts, optical switches, sensors and solar cells.
In first year, students receive core training in chemistry and physics with optional courses chosen from offerings such as biology and maths. In later year levels, there is an emphasis on examining and quantifying the relationship between chemistry and functional materials. Students can develop advanced expertise in a wide range of related disciplines, depending upon study choices in second year. A feature of third year chemistry studies is that students will undertake investigative and research activities into contemporary issues in nanoscience and functional materials.
The Bachelor of Science (Nanoscience and Materials) is an AQF Level 7 program with a standard full-time duration of 3 years.
Academic Program Rules for Bachelor of Science (Nanoscience and Materials)
There shall be a Bachelor of Science (Nanoscience and Materials).
Qualification Requirements
To qualify for the degree of Bachelor of Science (Nanoscience and Materials), the student must complete satisfactorily a program of study consisting of the following requirements with a combined total of not less than 72 units, comprising:
- Level I courses to the value of not more than 30 units
- Level III courses to the value of at least 24 units
- Core courses to the value of 45 units
- Elective courses to the value of up to 27 units, which may include other undergraduate courses offered by the University that are available to the student up to the value of 9 units in total at levels I and/or II, with no more than 6 units at Level I.
Core Courses
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Core Courses
To satisfy the requirements for Core Courses students must complete courses to the value of 45 units.
Level I
Courses to the value of 3 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value BIOLOGY 1201 Biology I: Human Perspectives 3 BIOLOGY 1202 Biology I: Organisms 3 and
Courses to the value of 15 units from the following:
Note: Course pre-requisites apply.
Courses to the value of 3 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value BIOLOGY 1101 Biology I: Molecules, Genes and Cells 3 BIOLOGY 1401 Concepts in Biology 3 and
Courses to the value of at least 6 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value CHEM 1100 Chemistry IA 3 CHEM 1101 Foundations of Chemistry IA 3 CHEM 1200ND Chemistry IB 3 CHEM 1201 Foundations of Chemistry IB 3 CHEM 1311 Chemistry IB(S) 3 CHEM 1312 Foundations of Chemistry IS 3 and
Courses to the value of 3 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value PHYSICS 1008 Physical Aspects of Nature I 3 PHYSICS 1100 Physics IA 3 PHYSICS 1101 Physics for the Life and Earth Sciences IA 3 and
Courses to the value of 3 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value PHYSICS 1200 Physics IB 3 PHYSICS 1201 Physics for the Life and Earth Sciences IB 3 Level II
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value CHEM 2516 Chemistry IIA (Nanoscience and Materials) 3 CHEM 2526 Chemistry IIB (Nanoscience and Materials) 3 CHEM 2540 Medicinal & Biological Chemistry II 3 and
Courses to the value of 3 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value CHEM 2530 Environmental & Analytical Chemistry II 3 PHYSICS 2510 Physics IIA 3 Level III
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value CHEM 3111 Chemistry III 6 CHEM 3211 Synthesis of Materials III 3 CHEM 3212 Fundamentals of Materials III 3
Electives
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Elective Courses
To satisfy the requirements for Elective Courses students must complete courses to the value of 27 units.
Level I
Level I Elective courses from the degree of Bachelor of Science or other undergraduate courses offered by the University that are available to the student (with no more than 6 units at Level I for courses offered by other faculties).
Level II
Level II Elective courses from the degree of Bachelor of Science or other undergraduate courses offered by the University that are available to the student.
Level III
Courses to the value of up to 12 units may be taken from the following:
Level III Elective courses from the degree of Bachelor of Science.